History 301 - Col: The Middle East and WWI

'This course examines the Middle East within the context of the First World War. This relatively understudied yet historically pivotal moment cemented new imaginings of both nation and state, with consequences for population movements, changing political compasses, personal identities, and new social, cultural, economic, and religious formulations. Topics covered democratic and social movements; the impact of war, famine, and genocide; the nuances of anti-colonialism; the rise of Arab nationalism, Zionism, and other nationalisms; Islamic movements; and the seeds of labor, communist, and women's movements. We will read relevant historiography and also do close investigations of relevant primary sources.'

Instructor Permission Required. Prereq: 8 credits in History or African Studies Contact Holly Hanson(hhanson@mtholyoke.edu) for registration permissions.